Wrongful death for fetuses, elimination of pregnancy crisis centers proposed for 2026 Florida session

One bill would defund a program that provides counseling and pregnancy tests.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 14, 2025

One proposal, filed by Vero Beach Republican Sen. Erin Grall, would let parents file wrongful-death lawsuits for the death of a fetus at any stage of development.

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Tampa Bay legislators call on Congress not to defund Planned Parenthood

Sen. Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) and Rep. Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) joined the effort.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 21, 2025June 10, 2025

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Florida Democrat files bill to change six-week abortion ban after mother was forced to watch newborn suffocate

“While I may personally oppose the overall ban, this bill is not intended to change the substantive provisions.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 16, 2025July 11, 2025

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Florida Democrat wants state to clarifying medical exceptions in six-week abortion law

“I am not optimistic, but I am focusing purely on medical exceptions. Because we don’t want women in Florida dying.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 21, 2024December 18, 2024

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Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website

The attorney asked the Florida Supreme Court to issue a writ of quo warranto.

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2024September 30, 2024

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‘It’s not electioneering’: DeSantis defends using state-run website to push anti-abortion information

Democratic leaders argue, in part, that the agency has violated a state law that bars government employees from using their offices or authority to try to influence elections.

by Jim Saunders, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 10, 2024September 15, 2024

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Report shows reduced number of abortions performed in Florida since new law started

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the six-week abortion limit in 2023 after passing a 15-week limit in 2022.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 8, 2024January 15, 2025

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‘This is a fight for freedom’: At Florida stop, Vice President Harris warns of potential Trump abortion ban

“As of this morning, 4 million women in this state woke up with fewer reproductive freedoms than they had last night.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida May 2, 2024June 18, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion and recreational pot amendments early next week

If the proposals reach the ballot, they would need approval from 60 percent of voters to pass.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 29, 2024April 2, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

The Jan. 3 ruling appeared to be a first of its kind because the panel said it did not have legal jurisdiction to decide the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 9, 2024August 13, 2024

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Following 6 week abortion ban, Florida Republicans now pursue lawsuits for wrongful death of ‘unborn child’

The legislation has drawn intense pushback from abortion providers and their allies.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 19, 2024February 6, 2024

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Ashley Moody is ‘desperate’ to block abortion amendment, says Florida pro-choice group

The Supreme Court needs to sign off on the wording of the amendment before it could go before voters next year.

by News Service of Florida October 11, 2023March 13, 2024

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Florida Democrat files bill to shield women who get abortions from criminal charges

A law signed by DeSantis in April would prohibit abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

by News Service of Florida September 18, 2023October 6, 2023

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Florida group aims to make abortion a constitutional right

It would take millions of dollars to collect enough signatures to get the measure on the 2024 ballot.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 8, 2023September 21, 2023

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Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law

“Florida’s Constitution anticipates district courts deciding constitutional challenges before Supreme Court review.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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Judge blocks Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, state quickly appeals ruling

Whitney White, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said last week they will seek to overturn the automatic stay.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida July 5, 2022September 14, 2024

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Judge temporarily halts Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, says it’s unconstitutional

Cooper cited the right to privacy enumerated in the Florida Constitution.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics June 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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Supreme Court ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles

“It is clearly only a matter of time before our state also debates an all-out abortion ban,” Book said in a prepared statement.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida abortion law

Wrongful death for fetuses, elimination of pregnancy crisis centers proposed for 2026 Florida session

Tampa Bay legislators call on Congress not to defund Planned Parenthood

Florida Democrat files bill to change six-week abortion ban after mother was forced to watch newborn suffocate

Florida Democrat wants state to clarifying medical exceptions in six-week abortion law

Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website

‘It’s not electioneering’: DeSantis defends using state-run website to push anti-abortion information

Report shows reduced number of abortions performed in Florida since new law started

‘This is a fight for freedom’: At Florida stop, Vice President Harris warns of potential Trump abortion ban

Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion and recreational pot amendments early next week

Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

Following 6 week abortion ban, Florida Republicans now pursue lawsuits for wrongful death of ‘unborn child’

Ashley Moody is ‘desperate’ to block abortion amendment, says Florida pro-choice group

Florida Democrat files bill to shield women who get abortions from criminal charges

Florida group aims to make abortion a constitutional right

Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law

Judge blocks Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, state quickly appeals ruling

Judge temporarily halts Florida’s 15-week abortion ban, says it’s unconstitutional

Supreme Court ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles